The eco-pioneer presents its environmentally friendly wood stain in 65 different shades
Braunschweig, May 2025 – Sustainable building materials, in particular Wooden façades are currently undergoing a positive change. Wood not only provides effective protection against the weather, but also lends buildings a timeless beauty. AURO, the innovative specialist for ecological paints introduces the COLOURS FOR LIFE Wood Stain No. 560 a solvent-free, water-based wood stainbased and silk-matt wood stain that can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Sustainability meets aesthetics
The COLOURS FOR LIFE wood stain is available in 65 different shades and is made from plant-based raw materials and exclusively mineral pigments, which ensure particularly authentic and vibrant colors. The sustainable variety of colors is perfect for outdoor use, wood surfaces are reliably protected from external influences, while the natural wood grain is retained. The stain offers excellent protection after just two coats. The transparent variant no. 560-01 even protects the wood from graying. The versatile portfolio can also be used for creative interior design, ensuring a pleasant and stylish living experience.
Health and environmentally friendly
The ecological shades ensure a healthy indoor climate within your own four walls. They are solvent-free, low-odour, sustainable and naturally suitable for children’s toys. They meet important standards such as DIN EN 71-3 for the treatment of toys and DIN 53160 for perspiration and saliva fastness – perfect for use in living and sleeping areas. The water-based COLOURS FOR LIFE paints are biodegradable and kind to the environment as they are made from natural materials. This makes them not only environmentally friendly, but also particularly suitable for allergy sufferers and environmentally conscious consumers. All AURO products are clearly labeled and the treated wood can be easily composted at the end of its life cycle.
Easy to use
The wood stain is easy to apply, has an even flow and is particularly hard-wearing. It also dries quickly. It is suitable for all types of wood, including highly absorbent wood, which should first be primed with the transparent version no. 560-01 or a tinted stain.
Availability
COLOURS FOR LIFE Wood Stain No. 560 is available in 0.75 liter, 2.5 liter and 10 liter containers.
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About AURO
AURO was founded in 1983 as a limited liability company and was transformed into AURO Pflanzenchemie AG in 1998. The company is based in Braunschweig. AURO is a consistent pioneer in the field of ecological paints, wood care and cleaning products. For its paints, varnishes, glazes, oils, waxes, cleaning and care products, the company has always made a conscious decision to use substances derived from plant and mineral sources. The stylish shades have a particularly authentic and aesthetic appearance thanks to the environmentally friendly formulation. The concept of producing high-performance natural products with high quality standards is unique. Founder and eco-pioneer Dr. Hermann Fischer has been pursuing the goal of “green chemistry” since the late 1970s in order to produce everyday products based on plants and minerals rather than petroleum, and has received several awards for his commitment. Production takes place in Germany. All products are available in over 700 specialist stores in Germany. They are exported to other European countries as well as North America, Canada and Asia. Numerous awards confirm the commitment of the AURO company